Sagebrush Buttercup
These waxy little yellow flowers appear early in the spring just as the snowbanks are disappearing. I took the picture of these little flowers on Mar. 21, 2009 in the lower Meadows area of Pine Creek Ranch.
Watch for Sagebrush Buttercups and Spring Beauty when the snowbanks are almost gone.
Mar. 21, 2009
Sagebrush Buttercups can be really stunning when they occur in mass. They just seem to be saying, "Wake up world, it's time to get this Spring Thing going!" They are a true joy to behold!
Springbeauty
Springbeauty blooms about the same time as the Sagebrush Buttercups in early spring. On our property in the Meadows, I have observed that the Sagebrush Buttercups are just a little ahead of Springbeauty but they will co-exist together for about 2 weeks. These are so delicate and dainty that it amazes me they can survive the fickle spring weather, but they do. The tuberous corms were dug by Native Americans and eaten as we would eat potatoes. Both Sagebrush Buttercups and Springbeauty are very small, only about 1 1/2 to 2 inches high.
Turkey Tracks
Listening to and watching the turkeys is just plain fun. I don't know if it was a male or female but one called out down the road and the other went running on an all out sprint to get to the mate. I don't know if it was a hen pecked husband that was coming when called or an obedient wife that was running to her master's call. Anyone know how you tell a male from a female turkey? Let me know if you do.
Anyway, I just wanted to share the joy of spring I felt last Saturday. The south wind was blowing and drying everything out, the sun was shining and warming the earth, and my heart was swelling to just be spectator in the grand orchestration of "Spring"!
All pictures taken Mar. 21, 2009
-Debbie-
3 comments:
How fun Debbie! I love your "soul food" - what a fun title! I wish I could try THIS recipe! What a beautiful place.
The males will have a "beard" that will be growing from their chest. It is a single feather that grows longer as the male grows in age. They also have a "waddle" across their beak. It is the breeding season and the "toms" are really showing their stuff. They are just beautiful.
Thanks Debby for the clarification on male and female turkeys! This will make watching the turkeys much more fun!
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